September 22nd, 2009

Clothes Make the Woman

There’s nothing worse than debuting a new outfit, only to discover stray threads and loose buttons.

You’ll suffer no such wardrobe malfunctions in duds from boutique Les Étoffes. Stocked by the fussiest of owners, each piece has been carefully selected to stand the test of time, style, and laundry. Here you’ll find edgy cult lines like L.A.-based Grey Ant and Sweden’s Fifth Avenue Shoe Repair.

For fall we’re going gentleman-chic in classic brown oxfords ($295) and cuffed wool pants ($325) by Rachel Comey paired with a girly black satin ruffled tank ($125) from Rodebjer.

Les Étoffes, 5253 St-Laurent Blvd., Montreal, 514-544-5500.